White-Seeded Luffa Seeds
Dual-Purpose | Vigorous Vines | Heirloom
Grow your own sponges—and maybe even dinner! These White-Seeded Luffa (also spelled loofah) are a unique and rewarding addition to any garden. Known for their smooth, white seeds and high fiber quality, these gourds can be harvested young and tender for stir-fries or allowed to mature into long, sponge-like fruits that can be peeled, cleaned, and used as natural scrubbers for your home and body.
Vines are heat-loving, highly productive, and grow best with a sturdy trellis or fence to climb. Luffa thrives in warm climates with long growing seasons—perfect for Southern gardeners looking for something different, useful, and beautiful.
Details:
Botanical Name: Luffa aegyptiaca
Days to Maturity: 90–120 days
Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
Harvest Young: For edible use
Harvest Mature: For sponges and seed saving
Seed Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated
Zone Suitability: Best in Zones 7–11
Support Needed: Yes—trellis, arbor, or fence recommended
Whether you’re crafting home goods or adding something fun to your meals, white-seeded luffa is a versatile crop that’s as functional as it is fascinating.